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17-Jun-2008, 11:04 PM #1
Needs advice on what prog to use
Hi guys, I am planning to buy an antivirus & antispyware product for my mini-office, please help me decide on what brand is the best. For now, I am thinking of Mcafee's Total Protection (12 in 1). Thanks.
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18-Jun-2008, 03:26 AM #2
AVG/Avast for Antivirus, and SuperAntiSpyware pro for spyware Very easy to update and use programs, also very effective. Mcafee is a bit more of a memory hog then the other programs I listed.
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19-Jun-2008, 10:20 AM #3
Norton 360. Why?

Mcafee -- daily updates, poor detection and disinfection, huge memory footprint. imagine running with 100 lbs attached to your back.
AVG -- OK Tried it. Did not detect trojan.vundo
Avast -- OK, not top-tier detection rates, somewhat big memory footprint


Norton 360 -- CNET's editor choice, PC World's pick, the list goes on....

Mini-office? I picked up 3 licenses of Norton 360 at my local Computer store for 20 bucks after rebate. Small memory footprint, comprehensive protection.......
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19-Jun-2008, 11:35 PM #4
Also Norton 360. One of the best.

http://www.sunbelt-software.com/ihs/...2008m3b_US.htm
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Yep. Norton performed all other AV programs.
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20-Jun-2008, 03:43 PM #6
You want the " BEST "

BitDefender Total Security 2008 <<<< top rated antivirus ( real time scanning for both antivirus and spywares ) and great firewall !!!
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